It seems like the 2026 World Cup is serving up new and better forms of drama every single day now that the knockout rounds have finally arrived.

The ex-captain of DR Congo has spoken of his disappointment at his country's dramatic loss against England in the World Cup. Gabriel Zakuani, who now lives in Epsom, Surrey, could only watch as Thomas Tuchel's team snatched victory from the central African side in the dying minutes of Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

Congo downed Uzbekistan for their first World Cup win in a Group K battle. See a recap of the match and goal highlights.

Matchday 17 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw the group stages end. Here's where it stands for Group J, K and L: Group L - England top group, Croatia second, Ghana third (into knockouts), Panama eliminated.

A soccer legend recently expressed his concern over England's Declan Rice's World Cup R32 performance against DR Congo.

Thomas Tuchel would almost certainly have been sacked had England lost to DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, as his future beyond the tournament has now been revealed.

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